As our state championship football game nears, we would like to offer the remaining tickets to the public. First and foremost we took care of our football players, coaches and their families. Today at 1:00 pm we will post a link to purchase tickets. These tickets are completely digital and will go to your email. We will have roughly 50 tickets available. Thank you for your patience. Go ‘Cats
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
The KSHSAA Board of Directors met today at 1:00 to decide the path winter sports would take. To summarize: -Basketball games will start on time. -Winter moratorium will be from Dec 23-Jan 3. -No fans from Dec 1-Jan 28.
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
There will be no JH basketball games tomorrow due to lack of numbers at Linn from quarantine. These games will go back to the original schedule (Jan 7th). Again, tomorrow’s games against Linn will be postponed to their original date of Jan 7th.
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
Good afternoon, First, let me congratulate our football team and coaching staff for having the opportunity to represent our school and community in another trip to the State Championship game. We are very proud of all of our students for the time and hard work they put in both academically and in extra-curricular activities. Below is a letter sent out by KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick to the administration of all schools participating in next weekend's State Championship games. As per the following letter, there will be limited crowd capacity at Saturday's game. Once this attendance capacity and the game protocols have been finalized, we will notify you through social media and the school website regarding the number of available tickets and how to purchase them. Tickets will first be made available to the parents of the players. I would not anticipate that information being available before Tuesday of this week. If you do have any question or concerns, please contact me directly so I can address them for you or connect you with someone who can. Although limited capacity may not be what we had hoped for, we are thankful to KSHSAA and the City of Newton for the opportunity that our young men get to participate in the game and represent the Hanover Schools and community. John Whetzal Superintendent of Schools USD 223 Barnes-Hanover-Linn _______________________________________________________________________ Superintendents and Principals, Congratulations on your win last night and your successful football season. We are making final preparations for your teams to compete this next Saturday in Newton to play for a championship in one of the 8-Player games. In that regard, with a significant amount of criticism being directed to the KSHSAA re necessary fan restrictions, I want you to be aware we have three options, and only three options for this championship Saturday: 1. Play each game in Newton with 500 fans in attendance for each game; 2. Play each game in Newton with no fans in attendance; 3. Cancel the games. At this time, it is not possible nor appropriate to move the games. I have significant concerns that the actions of some may cause our host site to close their facility for our use and not allow the games to be played. This year, and possibly for future years. The current conditions across the state yield community health and safety decisions no one likes, but they are necessary. Again, we congratulate your team and want to see them play, but you should be aware the actions of some may compromise that opportunity for your students. If you can help put perspective on this for your community, it would be helpful. In the attached file (the file is not attached in this post), you will find an effort to rally against the community leaders who allow us to play in their facility. Any such rally is perilous and may end up backfiring. Additionally, as an FYI, the response Mr. Lentz is providing for patrons emailing him to complain follows: Mr/Mrs. XXXX: I am in receipt of your email and concern over the limitations. The city of Newton, along with the High School and the Recreation Department have worked diligently to work through the guidelines of Harvey County each and every week. This is more so during the pandemic we are all facing. The limitation from the KSHSAA is no more than 50% stadium capacity unless a county has a more strict capacity limitation. Early this week the limitation was greater then it turned into fewer fans yesterday. Therefore, the game has a limitation of 500 fans. The KSHSAA will not be moving the 8-player championship games at the last minute. There is a great deal that goes into hosting a state championship football game, even more so during a global pandemic. I know many say they will follow all the requirements placed on them, but social media has proven that so many do not follow the guidelines and limitations. With this being said, congratulations to your school team on the success this season. We are happy to say kids are getting a chance to continue playing the sport of football. Unfortunately, not all fans are given the opportunity to watch the games in person. There are many unfortunates involved with 2020, as hospitals are full, health care workers are struggling and counties have difficult decisions to make. Since this is all about letting kids continue in this sport, we will provide them an opportunity to compete with limited fans, as stated by each Kansas county and host site. All sites have limitations and they vary from site to site, but the maximum attendance is 50% at all sites and less in most. Thank you, Mark Lentz Again, you may be in agreement with the KSHSAA position or maintain the view of your parents, but I certainly hope you recognize the potentially compromising position we are in at this time. Bill Faflick Executive Director - KSHSAA
over 3 years ago, John Whetzal
*JH BASKETBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE* November 24th - Hanover will host Linn starting at 5:45. This game will replace our Jan 7th game. We scheduled this game to get our JH kids another game in case KSHSAA decided to delay competitions. We will be keeping girls at St. John's that night, and boys will be at High School (next home game will be flipped), to help restrict fan and player movement as much as we can. MASKS WILL BE MANDATORY St. John's - 5:45 - B Team Girls, followed by A Team Girls High School - 5:45 - B Team Boys, followed by A Team Girls
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
KSHSAA and their Executive Board recently met to discuss Winter Sports protocols. KSHSAA proposed to delay winter sports seasons until January 15th. Schools would still be permitted to practice as normal, but the first competition couldn't be until January 15th. The season would go from 20 games to 13 games, and post season would remain in tact. KSHSAA also proposed not allowing fans through January. This would also be in effect for Junior High sports as well. You can find the whole breakdown here: http://www.kshsaa.org/public/covid/pdf/winteractivityproposalppt.pdf Representatives were asked to gather input from all stakeholders. Regardless if you agree with the proposal or not, please let your voice be heard. You can do this by emailing Executive Board members, emails found here : https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/General/Committees.cfm
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
Go luck to our football team as they travel to Frankfort tonight to compete in a Sub State game. You can watch via subscription on the NFHS network, listen on KNDY or KCLY, or watch in person (masks are mandatory). Go ‘Cats !
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
This week is American Education Week. We have a terrific staff here at Hanover who always puts students first, hold them to high standards, and push them to be the best version of themselves. Thank you to our teachers for all you do and the above and beyond work that you continue to provide our community. Our teachers have met these challenges head on, and have adapted well. Again, thank you teachers!
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
For tonight's JH Boys basketball game at Centralia, they have restricted the crowd to parents only. B Team starts at 6:00, A Team will follow. 'Go Cats!
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
The JH basketball games scheduled for Nov 23rd against Valley Heights have been rescheduled for January 15th.
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
Good luck to our JH Basketball teams as they have their first competition today at Clifton Clyde. The JH girls will be at the middle school in Clifton. The JH boys will be at the high school at Clyde. Both games start at 5:45. Good luck! Also, congrats to our football team for their Sectional title. We go to Frankfort this Friday to play for a chance to go the state championship! 'Go Cats!
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
Huge congrats to our All State players, teammates and coaches. What an honor!
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
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Tomorrow we will be hosting a Sectional football playoff game against Colony-Crest. Kickoff will be at 6:00. Since this is a KSHSAA sponsored event, MASKS will be required, no exceptions. If you cannot make it to the game, KNDY and KCLY radio will be there along with our live streaming option found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9eOV_BND4mum_mZDMy1wGg -Monday evening will be our first JH basketball games. JH girls will be at Clifton Clyde Middle School, JH boys will be at Clifton Clyde High School. Both games start with B Team at 5:45, followed by A Team. Fans are required to wear a mask. 'Go Cats
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
Good morning, Hanover School has a confirmed COVID-19 positive for a high-school student. All identified contamination areas have been identified and will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. We are also communicating with the Washington County Health Department to take any necessary steps to protect our staff and students' health. Students and staff identified as being in close contact have been placed on a modified quarantine. Those students' parents have been notified by the school and will have a follow-up call from the Washington County Health Department. All identified close contacts will remain in the modified quarantine until Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the latest. We will continue monitoring the situation and notify you of any pertinent changes that affect our students. Thank you, John Whetzal Superintendent of Schools
over 3 years ago, John Whetzal
Just a reminder, game is on KNDY radio and we are streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9eOV_BND4mum_mZDMy1wGg Go 'Cats!!
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
We host a Regional Football game tomorrow, starting at 7:00 against Axtell. There will be multiple ways to catch the game. KNDY radio will be here calling our game. We will also be livestreaming the game here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9eOV_BND4mum_mZDMy1wGg This game is considered a KSHSAA sponsored game so there will be a few extra protocols enforced. -MASKS are mandatory for entrance into the game and must be worn at all times. No exceptions. If you are not wearing your mask you will be asked to leave. -We ask that you socially distance. -Bleachers will be kept at 50% capacity. Going to be great weather for a football game, Go 'Cats!
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
Congrats to Ceegan Atkins, Madison Bruna and Avery Behrends for receiving first team All TVL/TVL tournament honors and Allison Jueneman for receiving second team All TVL and TVL tournament honors. Great job ladies.
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
First volleyball state title since 1979! I believe this is also the school’s 20th state championship. Great season coaches and players !
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
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One more set!
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
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Here we go!
over 3 years ago, Cory Jensen
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